Program Requirements
The Master of Peace and Conflict Studies requires completion of 48 units which must consist of:
12 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
INTR8052 Key Debates in Peace and Conflict Studies
INTR8088 Key Skills in Peace and Conflict Studies
INTR8086 Meet the practitioner series (0 units)
A minimum of 18 units from completion of the following foundational courses:
INTR8020 Atrocity prevention in the 21st century
INTR8053 Ethics of Peace and War
INTR8062 Humanitarianism in World Politics
INTR8077 Women, Peace and Security
INTR8078 Interventions and Statebuilding: From Fragility to Resilience
INTR8087 Climate change, Peace and Security
MEAS8111 Drivers of Violent Extremism: The Local and the Global in the Middle East
POLS8053 Internal Armed Conflicts in Asia
REGN8005 Restorative Justice in the World
A maximum of 18 units from completion of thematic courses from the following lists:
1) Asia and the Pacific region-focused courses
ASIA6042 Reconciliation and the Memory of Conflict in Asia
ASIA8048 Disasters and Epidemics in Asia and the Pacific
DIPL8013 Pacific Diplomacy
INTR8022 International Relations in the Asia-Pacific
INTR8064 Gender, War, and Justice in South and Southeast Asia
MEAS8109 Energy and Security in Central Asia and the Caucasus
PASI8005 The Politics of Aid and Development in the Pacific
STST8002 The New Power Politics of Asia
STST8010 Strategic Studies Concepts and Asia Pacific Conflict
STST8053 Alliances in Asia: Theory, history and practice
2) Interdisciplinary courses
DIPL8010 Harnessing Diplomacy for International Development
INTR8032 Global Security
INTR8045 Global governance
INTR8050 States, Globalisation and the Movement of Peoples
INTR8018 Special Topics in International Relations
LAWS8314 Post Conflict Situations and International Law
LAWS8409 Strategic Issues in the Law of Armed Conflict
MEAS8112 Dynamics of Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
MEAS8127 Sectarianism: the State and the Roots of Conflict in the Middle East
POLS8027 Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism
POLS8043 State Formation and Contested Political Orders
REGN8013 Crime, Governance and Security
REGN8023 Governing Global Migration
STST8001 Strategic Studies
STST8052 The Resort to Force - Understanding Military Power
3) Professional development
ANIP6503 Australian National Internships Program Internship A
DIPL8015 International Relations Internship
INTR8072 Research Designs and Methods
One course from any of the following areas:
ARAB – Arabic
INDG – Australian Indigenous Languages
BURM – Burmese
CHIN – Cantonese, Modern Chinese, and Taiwanese
FREN – French
GERM – German
HIND – Hindi
INDN – Indonesian
ITAL – Italian
JPNS – Japanese
KORE – Korean
MNGL – Mongolian
PERS – Persian
PORT – Portuguese
RUSS – Russian
SPAN – Spanish
TETM – Tetum
THAI – Thai
TIBN – Tibetan
TOKP – Tok Pisin
TURK – Turkish
VIET – Vietnamese
Admission Requirements
Applicants must present one of the following:
- a cognate Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5/7
- a cognate Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4/7 and a Graduate Certificate or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4/7
- a cognate Bachelor or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4/7 and a minimum of 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program
- a cognate Graduate Certificate or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4/7 and a minimum of 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program
- a cognate Graduate Diploma or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4/7
- a minimum of 10 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program
At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry.
In line with the university's admissions policy and strategic plan, an assessment for admission may include competitively ranking applicants on the basis of specific academic achievement, English language proficiency and diversity factors.
Academic achievement & English language proficiency
The minimum academic requirement for full entry and enrolment is a Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5.0/7.0.
However, applicants will first be ranked on a GPA ('GPA1') that is calculated using all but the last semester (or equivalent) of the Bachelor degree used for admission purposes.
If required, ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of:
• a GPA ('GPA2') calculated on the penultimate and antepenultimate semesters (or equivalent) of the Bachelor degree used for admission purposes; and/or
• demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency.
Prior to enrolment in this ANU program, all students who gain entry will have their Bachelor degree reassessed, to confirm minimum requirements were met.
Further information: English Language Requirements for Admission
Diversity factors
As Australia’s national university, ANU is global representative of Australian research and education. ANU endeavours to recruit and maintain a diverse and deliberate student cohort representative not only of Australia, but the world. In order to achieve these outcomes, competitive ranking of applicants may be adjusted to ensure access to ANU is a reality for brilliant students from countries across the globe.
Assessment of qualifications
Unless otherwise indicated, ANU will accept all Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications or international equivalents that meet or exceed the published admission requirements of our programs, provided all other admission requirements are also met.
Where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will base assessment on the qualification that best meets the admission requirements for the program. Find out more about the Australian Qualifications Framework: www.aqf.edu.au
ANU uses a 7-point Grade Point Average (GPA) scale. All qualifications submitted for admission at ANU will be converted to this common scale, which will determine if an applicant meets our published admission requirements. Find out more about how a 7-point GPA is calculated for Australian universities: www.uac.edu.au/future-applicants/admission-criteria/tertiary-qualifications
Unless otherwise indicated, where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will calculate the GPA for each qualification separately. ANU will base assessment on the best GPA of all completed tertiary qualifications of the same level or higher.
Cognate Disciplines
Asia Pacific Studies
Diplomacy
International Relations
International Security
Political Science
Public Policy
Indicative fees
Domestic Tuition Fees (DTF)
For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees
- Annual indicative fee for international students
- $50,760.00
For further information on International Tuition Fees see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments/international-tuition-fees
Fee Information
All students are required to pay the Services and amenities fee (SA Fee)
The annual indicative fee provides an estimate of the program tuition fees for international students and domestic students (where applicable). The annual indicative fee for a program is based on the standard full-time enrolment load of 48 units per year (unless the program duration is less than 48 units). Fees for courses vary by discipline meaning that the fees for a program can vary depending on the courses selected. Course fees are reviewed on an annual basis and typically will increase from year to year. The tuition fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and the courses selected and are subject to increase during the period of study.
For further information on Fees and Payment please see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments
Scholarships
ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.
Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.
For further information see the Scholarships website.
For millions worldwide, the threat or reality of violent conflict is a daily reality. The Master of Peace and Conflict Studies equips students with the knowledge and skills to understand the nature of peace and conflict, the causes and experiences of violence, and the many ways in which national and international bodies can respond to those challenges. The program brings together diverse disciplinary insights, demonstrating how the different ways we interpret peace and conflict can influence what we see, what we respond to, and how we may judge success and failure. Drawing particularly on the Asia Pacific but with a global outlook, this award equips its graduates with the abilities to work in a wide range of private, civil society, and governmental organisations.
Career Options
ANU ranks among the world's very finest universities. Our nearly 100,000 alumni include political, business, government, and academic leaders around the world.
We have graduated remarkable people from every part of our continent, our region and all walks of life.
This program is available for applications to commence from First Semester, 2024
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the core debates, issues, concepts, and contemporary challenges of peace and conflict studies.
- Understand the relationship between the field of peace and conflict studies and other related fields such as international relations, diplomacy, comparative politics, international law, development, and Asia and Pacific studies.
- Analyse transnational issues in a globalised environment using analytical and practical conflict analysis skills.
- Apply high-level research and writing skills to study peace and conflict studies issues in the Asia and the Pacific region.
- Evaluate new challenges to the maintenance of peace and the prevention and resolution of conflict in both scholarly and policy-relevant terms and generate options to address them.
- Communicate findings in academic and professional contexts, justifying their approach and methods as appropriate.
